Georgia public high school · Paulding County

Hiram High School

702 Virgie Ballentine Dr, Hiram, GA 30141. 320 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.

55.3%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.7 pts below Georgia (60%)
17.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)About the same as the typical Georgia school
86.1%4-year graduation rate (2025)1.1 pts below Georgia (87.2%)
996Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
53.4%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)11.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
36.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)13.2 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Hiram

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 32.8%Georgia private college 2.2%Out-of-state college 10.3%Georgia technical college 10%Career credential, working 5.3%Working, not in college 25.9%Not found in Georgia records 13.4%

    Share of the 320 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Alabama A & M University, Appalachian State University, Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Bard College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Kennesaw State University4550%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Chattahoochee Technical College2645%$5,227$41,955—
    Georgia Highlands College2020%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    Georgia State University1251%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    University of North Georgia538%$14,185$55,822$16,495

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.7%
    Associate degree4.1%
    Certificate or other credential20.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet14.2%
    No credential, not enrolled43.9%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher19.9%
    Associate degree6.1%
    Certificate or other credential10.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.5%
    No credential, not enrolled60.1%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202355%
Hiram High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

19.7%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
8%Needed remedial English
28.9%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
17.9Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black54%
White21%
Hispanic18%
Multiracial6%
Asian1%
63%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
6.8%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Paulding County High School (3.8 mi, 53.3% to college) · East Paulding High School (4.5 mi, 55.9% to college) · McEachern High School (5.4 mi, 60.9% to college) · Hillgrove High School (6.8 mi, 82.8% to college) · South Paulding High School (7.2 mi, 48.8% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Paulding County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureHiramPaulding CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.3%58.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)86.1%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)996—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)36.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Hiram High School graduates go to college?
55.3% of the Class of 2024 at Hiram High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Hiram High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Hiram High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia Highlands College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Hiram High School?
Hiram High School has a four-year graduation rate of 86.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Hiram High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
17.7% of Hiram High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.